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Mock Draft Results over at Rotojunkie (1 Viewer)

Bogart

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Mock One Draft at Rotojunkie. Thought some might be interested how it goes. It will be a slow draft as it's still some time before pitchers and catchers.

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Round One

1.01 - Alex Rodriguez - 3B

1.02 - Hanley Ramirez - SS

1.03 - Albert Pujols - 1B

1.04 - Ryan Howard - 1B

1.05 - Jose Reyes - SS

1.06 - David Wright - 3B

1.07 - Jimmy Rollins - SS

1.08 - Chase Utley - 2B

1.09 - Miguel Cabrera - 3B

1.10 - Johan Santana - P

1.11 - Matt Holiday - OF

1.12 - Alfonso Soriano - OF

1.13 - David Ortiz - UT

1.14 - Prince Fielder - 1B

1.15 - Carl Crawford - OF

1.16 - Grady Sizemore - OF

1.17 - Vlad Guerrero - OF

1.18 - Ryan Braun - 3B

1.19 - Carlos Beltran - OF

1.20 - Brandon Phillips - 2B

Round Two

2.01 - Adam Dunn - OF

2.02 - Jake Peavy - P

2.03 - Ichiro Suzuki - OF

2.04 - Lance Berkman - 1B/OF

2.05 - Carlos Lee - OF

2.06 - Victor Martinez - C

2.07 - B.J. Upton - 2B/OF

2.08 - Mark Teixeira - 1B

2.09 - Curtis Granderson - OF

2.10 - Russell Martin - C

2.11 - Magglio Ordonez - OF

2.12 - Brian Roberts - 2B

2.13 - Manny Ramirez - OF

2.14 - Alex Rios - OF

2.15 - Brandon Webb - P

2.16 - Aramis Ramirez - 3B

2.17 - Travis Hafner - UT

2.18 - Juan Pierre - OF

2.19 - Josh Beckett - SP

2.20 - Justin Morneau - 1B

Round Three

3.01 - Derek Jeter - SS

3.02 - Francisco Cordero - RP

3.03 - Nick Markakis - OF

3.04 - CC Sabathia - P

3.05 - Erik Bedard - P

3.06 - Eric Byrnes - OF

3.07 - Derrek Lee - 1B

3.08 - Corey Hart - OF

3.09 - Bobby Abreu - OF

3.10 - Chone Figgins - 3B

3.11 - Troy Tulowitzki - SS

3.12 - Justin Verlander - SP

3.13 - Torii Hunter - OF

3.14 - John Lackey - P

3.15 - Garret Atkins - 3B

3.16 - Dan Haren - P

3.17 - Dan Uggla - 2B

3.18 - Carlos Pena - 1B

3.19 - Ryan Zimmerman - 3B

3.20 - Ian Kinsler - 2B

Round Four

4.01 - Adrian Gonzalez - 1B

4.02 - Cole Hamels - P

4.03 - JJ Putz - P

4.04 - Carlos Guillen - 1B/SS

4.05 - Chipper Jones - 3B

4.06 - Robinson Cano - 2B

4.07 - Brad Hawpe - OF

4.08 - Edgar Renteria - SS

4.09 - Paul Konerko - 1B

4.10 - Aaron Harang - P

4.11 - Hunter Pence - OF

4.12 - Rafeal Furcal - SS

4.13 - Chris Young - OF

4.14 - Rickie Weeks - 2B

4.15 - Miguel Tejada - SS

4.16 - Jeff Francouer - OF

4.17 - Hideki Matsui - OF

4.18 - Adrian Beltre - 3B

4.19 - Jorge Posada - C

4.20 - Joe Mauer - C

Round Five

5.01 - Roy Halladay - SP

5.02 - Roy Oswalt - P

5.03 - Felix Hernandez - P

5.04 - Brian McCann - C

5.05 - Scott Kazmir - P

5.06 - Michael Young - SS

5.07 - Jonathon Papelbon - P

5.08 - Gary Sheffield - UT

5.09 - John Smoltz - P

5.10 - Carlos Zambrano - P

5.11 - Shane Victorino - OF

5.12 - Aaron Hill - 2B

5.13 - Mike Lowell - 3B

5.14 - Chris Young - P

5.15 - Jason Bay - OF

5.16 - Kelvim Escobar - P

5.17 - Mariano Rivera - RP

5.18 - Vernon Wells - OF

5.19 - Matt Kemp - OF

5.20 - Delmon Young - OF

Round Six

6.1 - Nick Swisher - OF

6.02 - JJ Hardy - SS

6.03 - Ben Sheets - P

6.04 - Francisco Rodriguez - P

6.05 - Jhonny Peralta - SS

6.06 - Joe Nathan - P

6.07 - Jermaine Dye - OF

6.08 - Johnny Damon - OF

6.09 - Jeremy Hermida - OF

6.10 - Jim Thome - UT

6.11 - Takashi Saito - P

6.12 - Javier Vazquez - P

6.13 - Edwin Encarnacion - 3B

6.14 - Daisuke Matsuzaka - SP

6.15 - Todd Helton - 1B

6.16 - Andruw Jones - OF

6.17 - Pat Burrell - OF

6.18 - Billy Wagner - RP

6.19 - Josh Hamilton - OF

6.20 - Fausto Carmona - P

Round Seven

7.01 - Francisco Liriano - P

7.02 - Aaron Rowand - OF

7.03 - Jeff Kent - 2B

7.04 - Brett Myers - P

7.05 - Adam Laroche - 1B

7.06 - Alex Gordon - 3B

7.07 - Matt Cain - P

7.08 - Willy Taveras - UT

7.09 - Jose Valverde - P

7.10 - James Loney - 1B

7.11 - Yovani Gallardo - SP

7.12 - Ryan Garko - 1B/CI

7.13 - Bobby Jenks - RP

7.14 - Huston Street - P

7.15 - James Shields - P

7.16 - Kevin Youkillis - 1B/3B

7.17 - Khalil Greene - SS

7.18 - Tim Lincecum - SP

7.19 - Kevin Kouzmanoff - 3B/CI

7.20 - AJ Burnett - SP

Round Eight

8.01 - Josh Fields - 3B

8.02 - Trevor Hoffman - RP

8.03 - Orlando Cabrera - SS

8.04 - Jarrod Saltalamacchia - C

8.05 - Rich Hill - P

8.06 - Carlos Delgado 1B

8.07 - Manuel Corpas - P

8.08 - Joakim Soria - RP

8.09 - Jason Kubel - OF

8.10 - Troy Glaus - 3B

8.11 - Jacoby Ellsbury - OF

8.12 - Kosuke ####udome - OF

8.13 - Ken Griffey - OF

8.14 - Kelly Johnson - 2B

8.15 - Josh Willingham OF

8.16 - Howie Kendrick, 2B

8.17 - Julio Lugo - SS

8.18 - J.D. Drew - OF

8.19 - Dustin Pedroia - 2B

8.20 - Brad Penny - SP

Round Nine

9.01 - Chien-Ming Wang - SP

9.02 - Phil Hughes - P

9.03 - Jeremy Bonderman - SP

9.04 - Brad Lidge - RP

9.05 - Chad Billingsley - SP

9.06 - John Maine - P

9.07 - Raul Ibanez - OF

9.08 - Matt Capps - P

9.09 - Ty Wigginton - 2B

9.10 - Joba Chamberlain - P

9.11 - Pedro Martinez - P

9.12 - Chad Cordero - P

9.13 - Rafael Soriano - P

9.14 - Ian Snell - P

9.15 - Michael Bourn - OF

9.16 - Jose Guillen - OF

9.17 - Michael Cuddyer - OF

9.18 - Kenji Johjima - C

9.19 - Billy Bulter - UT

9.20 - Jonathon Broxton - P

Round Ten

10.01 - Ted Lilly - P

10.02 - Felipe Lopez - 2B

10.03 - Geoff Jenkins - OF

10.04 - Dontrelle Willis - P

10.05 - Dustin McGowan - P

10.06 - Eric Gagne - P

10.07 - Ryan Theriot - SS

10.08 - Placido Polanco - 2B

10.09 - Adam Wainwright - SP

10.10 - Mark Reynolds - CI

10.11 - Jason Isringhausen - RP

10.12 - Mike Jacobs - 1B

10.13 - Todd Jones - OF

10.14 - Hank Blalock - 3B

10.15 - Jeff Francis - P

10.16 - Justin Upton - OF

10.17 - Richie Sexson - 1B

10.18 - Conor Jackson - 1B

10.19 - Melky Cabrera - OF

10.20 - Rocco Baldelli - OF

Round Eleven

11.01 - Rick Ankiel - OF

11.02 - Kevin Gregg - P

11.03 - Derek Lowe - P

11.04 - Bill Hall- OF

11.05 - Joey Votto - OF

11.06 - Luke Scott - OF

11.07 - Mark Teahan - OF

11.08 - Stephen Drew - SS

11.09 - Coco Crisp - OF

11.10 - Orlando Hudson - 2B

11.11 - Joe Borowski - P

11.12 - Tim Hudson - P

11.13 - Matt Diaz - OF

11.14 - Austin Kearns - OF

11.15 - Evan Longoria - 3B

11.16 - Yunel Escobar - MI

11.17 - Chris Duncan - OF

11.18 - Bronson Arroyo - P

11.19 - Gary Matthews Jr. - OF

11.20 - Rafael Betancourt - P

Round Twelve

12.01 - Chad Qualls - P

12.02 - Heath Bell - P

12.03 - Tony Pena - P

12.04 - Cameron Maybin - OF

12.05 - Ivan Rodriguez - C

12.06 - Freddy Sanchez - 2B

12.07 - Kaz Matsui - 2B

12.08 - Xavier Nady - OF

12.09 - Yuniesky Betancourt - SS

12.10 - Jason Bartlett - SS

12.11 - Clay Buchholz - P

12.12 - Oliver Perez - P

12.13 - Kerry Wood - RP

12.14 - Rich Harden - SP

12.15 - Mark Ellis - 2B

12.16 - BJ Ryan - RP

12.17 - Curt Schilling - SP

12.18 - Carlos Ruiz - C

12.19 - Jason Giambi - 1B

12.20 - Milton Bradley - OF

Round Thirteen

13.01 - Frank Thomas - DH

13.02 - Asdrubal Cabrera - 2B

13.03 - David Bush - SP

13.04 - Jared Weaver - SP

13.05 - Troy Percival - P

13.06 - Benji Molina - C

13.07 - Scott Rolen - 3B

13.08 - Geovany Soto - C

13.09 - Greg Maddux - P

13.10 - Jack Cust - OF

13.11 - Lyle Overbay - 1B

13.12 - Nate McLouth - OF

13.13 - Luis Castillo - 2B

13.14 - Felix Pie - OF

13.15 - Joe Blanton - P

13.16 - Mike Cameron - OF

13.17 - Adam Jones - OF

13.18 - Brian Williams - P

13.19 - Casey Kotchman - 1B

13.20 - Gil Meche - P

Round Fourteen

14.01 - Joey Gathright - OF

14.02 - Corey Patterson - OF

14.03 - Aubrey Huff - CI

14.04 - Tom Gorzelanny - P

14.05 - Moises Alou - OF

14.06 - Lastings Milledge - OF

14.07 - Zack Greineke - P

14.08 - Homer Bailey - SP

14.09 - Andy LaRoche - 3B

14.10 - Carlos Marmol - RP

14.11 - AJ Pierzynski - C

14.12 - Michael Barrett - C

14.13 - Eric Chavez - CI

14.14 - Colby Rasmus - OF

14.15 - Randy Winn - OF

14.16 - Randy Johnson - P

14.17 - Tad Iguchi - 2B

14.18 - David DeJesus - OF

14.19 - Andy Pettitte - P

14.20 - Jason Varitek - C

Round Fifteen

15.01 - Mark DeRosa - 2B

15.02 - Matt Garza - P

15.03 - Shawn Marcum - P

15.04 - Wily Mo Pena- OF

15.05 - Pedro Feliz - 3B

15.06 - Garrett Anderson - OF

15.07 - Hiroki Kuroda - P

15.08 - Ray Durham - 2B

15.09 - Scot Shields - P

15.10 - Barry Zito - P

15.11 - Carlos Gomez - OF

15.12 - Joaquin Beniot - P

15.13 - Juan Cruz - P

15.14 - Casey Blake - 3B

15.15 - Mike Napoli - C

15.16 - Pat Neshek - P

15.17 - Jon Lester - P

15.18 - Kyle Kendrick - P

15.19 - Mark Buerhle - P

15.20 - Erick Aybar - SS

Round Sixteen

16.01 - Travis Buck - OF

16.02 - Chuck James - P

16.03 - Jacque Jones - OF

16.04 - Scott Baker - P

16.05 - Jonny Gomez - DH

16.06 - Daric Barton - 1B

16.07 - Chad Tracy - 3B

16.08 - JR Towles - C

16.09 - Ronny Paulino - C

16.10 - C.J. Wilson - RP

16.11 - Dmitri Young - 1B

16.12 - Andre Ethier - OF

16.13 - Josh Bard - C

16.14 - Ramon Hernandez - C

16.15 - Wandy Rodriguez - P

16.16 - Ryan Church - OF

16.17 - Jason Schmidt - P

16.18 - Jack Wilson - SS

16.19 - Brad Wilkerson - 1B

16.20 - Jay Bruce - OF

Round Seventeen

17.01 - Barry Bonds - OF

17.02 - Morgan Ensberg - 3B

17.03 - Hideki Okajima - P

17.04 - Ryan Freel- OF

17.05 - Franklin Guttierez - OF

17.06 - Chad Gaudin - P

17.07 - Bobby Howry - P

17.08 - Randy Wolf - P

17.09 - Ian Kennedy - P

17.10 - Jose Lopez - MI

17.11 - Brian Giles - OF

17.12 - Shawn Hill - SP

17.13 - Rajai Davis - OF

17.14 - Dave Roberts - OF

17.15 - Kevin Slowey - P

17.16 - Brendan Harris - 2B/MI

17.17 - John Garland - P

17.18 - Ronnie Belliard - 2B

17.19 - Jeremy Accardo - RP

17.20 - Danny Bautista - P

18.01 - Cody Ross - OF

18.02 - Dionner Navarro - C

18.03 - Melvin Mora - UT

18.04 - Kurt Suzuki - C

18.05 - Chris Snyder - C

18.06 - Carlos Quentin - OF

18.07 - Ervin Santana - P

18.09 - Jeff Keppinger - MI

18.10 - Jose Contrares - P

18.11 - Yadier Molina - C

18.12 - Reggie Willits - OF

18.13 - Nick Johnson - 1B

18.14 - Ubaldo Jimenez - SP

18.15 - Jeremy Guthrie - P

18.16 - George Sherrill - P

18.17 - Nomar Garciaparra - 3B

18.18 - Maicer Izturis - MI

18.19 - Akinori Iwamura - 3B

18.20 - Alex Gonzalez - MI

Round Nineteen

19.01 - Mike Lamb - CI

 
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Thoughts on the first pick: Really thought about taking Hanley number one just to mix things up, but thought I was way off base. Guess it wasn't too far off. A-Rod is the safe pick, and with 38 picks to go before I pick again, I needed to be safe.

 
Things going according to par with Pujols and Howard going next. Starting to really think about the Hanley pick and thinking that his team may bring him down too much for him to be the number 2 player taken.

 
Random question to anyone who might be reading: With a 20 team league and drafting early, what would be your strategy for the round 2/3 turn? My real concern is that starting 5 OFs (plus a DH) that I need to fill those spots early. So I'm thinking about going OF/OF or at the very least the best two bats available at 40/41. This obviously leaves pitching lagging, but I think I can make it solid later.

Thoughts?

 
Things going according to par with Pujols and Howard going next. Starting to really think about the Hanley pick and thinking that his team may bring him down too much for him to be the number 2 player taken.
I'd rather go safe than gamble with Ramirez at 2. That team is going to be beyond brutal next year, so if nothing else Ramirez runs scored numbers should take a substantial hit.
 
Random question to anyone who might be reading: With a 20 team league and drafting early, what would be your strategy for the round 2/3 turn? My real concern is that starting 5 OFs (plus a DH) that I need to fill those spots early. So I'm thinking about going OF/OF or at the very least the best two bats available at 40/41. This obviously leaves pitching lagging, but I think I can make it solid later.Thoughts?
A lot depends on your competition, but I'd say that's the way to go. You can strike gold more often with a team's 4th starter than you can with their 5th outfielder. It sucks coming out of a draft and depending the Jason Ellison's of the world to have a good year.
 
Random question to anyone who might be reading: With a 20 team league and drafting early, what would be your strategy for the round 2/3 turn? My real concern is that starting 5 OFs (plus a DH) that I need to fill those spots early. So I'm thinking about going OF/OF or at the very least the best two bats available at 40/41. This obviously leaves pitching lagging, but I think I can make it solid later.Thoughts?
40/41 is still "best player available" time. Everyone's gonna have holes in a 20-team league. This is not the time to worry about them.
 
Few more picks in. Should start to pick up speed as we lose a drafter and gain a quicker one.

Should start to see some patterns. With Sori and Fielder taken as late as they were, I almost wish I was on that end of the draft, but time will tell.

Johan went right about were I figured he would at 10.

 
No way would I take Hanley at #2 overall.

His stats (while impressive in 2007) will take a HUGE hit with no Miggy in that lineup. I don't see how he outproduces Reyes in 2008.

 
No way would I take Hanley at #2 overall.His stats (while impressive in 2007) will take a HUGE hit with no Miggy in that lineup. I don't see how he outproduces Reyes in 2008.
Lack of Miggy has been at the heart of discussion for his selection in both Mock One and Mock Two. Number 2 is probably too high overall, but in a no-money, for-fun league, you can really brag if you hit one out of the park.
 
Three Phillies in the top 8 :thumbup:
That means World Series this year, right?(Kinda reminds me of the early years of The Ballpark in Arlington when the entire Rangers starting nine would be gone in the top 3 rounds, but a pitcher would never be taken.
 
First round is complete with good movement into round 2. No one is slipping as far as I can see, and no real ??? picks taken yet as well. 10 OFers gone, I predict another 7 or so gone before I pick again. May get a little slim there. Will probably not take a pitcher unless something really sticks out.

 
Thanks for posting the draft Bogart.

I've already commented on Hanley being taken early. The only other "reach" I see is Dunn at #21 overall.

 
No way would I take Hanley at #2 overall.His stats (while impressive in 2007) will take a HUGE hit with no Miggy in that lineup. I don't see how he outproduces Reyes in 2008.
Lack of Miggy has been at the heart of discussion for his selection in both Mock One and Mock Two. Number 2 is probably too high overall, but in a no-money, for-fun league, you can really brag if you hit one out of the park.
Or be stuck with 6th round Delmon Young stink all over you.
 
Thanks for posting the draft Bogart.I've already commented on Hanley being taken early. The only other "reach" I see is Dunn at #21 overall.
You are welcome. Hoping to get some good in-draft comments and suggestions (esp when my picks come around.) :thumbup: I really thought Dunn would slip and slide with his anchor at BA. Ichiro went a bit early IMO as well. But that may just be personal preference (never had a team do well with him on it.)
 
Love Morneau and Jeter at the turn, pretty happy with both. Contemplated Mauer and Tulowitzki there, and even thought about going with 2 pitchers (maybe even closer/closer), but in the end, let the highest rated guys on my board fall to me and take them.

My OF and pitching staff is going to need help, but I think I will manage.

In the late second round I thought that Roberts and Pierre were stretches, and not sure I like Manny and Maggs where they were taken.

 
not sure I would have selected Phillips in RD 1 @ 20... he had a great year , but I think I would have taken a more proven player with my 1st pick.

 
Midway though the third the last of the big steals guy (Chone) is gone and most of the dominant pitching aces are history. Now it gets fun.

 
Fourth round 12 picks in, and things are starting to get thin, esp at OF and SP. Two guys I had on my short list at 2/3 are still on the board with only 8 picks to me. Could be interesting.

Would love to hear anyone's opinion of who you think is slipping and might be good value.

 
Considering where VMart and Martin went in the early 2nd, Mauer at the turn of 4/5 is a steal. He may out produce both of them if he can only stay healthy.

 
I also think that you need to take the best available pitcher. It would really hurt if in the 38 players between picks, half of them were a pitcher run.

Speed is always available.

You have Gomez, Freel, Ellsbury, Taveras, etc. in later rounds for SBs.

Plus if you nab Mauer, he's good for 10-15 SBs.

 
Considering where VMart and Martin went in the early 2nd, Mauer at the turn of 4/5 is a steal. He may out produce both of them if he can only stay healthy.
I also think that you need to take the best available pitcher. It would really hurt if in the 38 players between picks, half of them were a pitcher run.Speed is always available.You have Gomez, Freel, Ellsbury, Taveras, etc. in later rounds for SBs.Plus if you nab Mauer, he's good for 10-15 SBs.
Both excellent thoughts, and the way I really should go.Went Mauer/Halladay at the turn and was happy with it. Took away my homer feeling for Mike Young, as I really can't start filling up my MI/CI spots this early in the draft. Halladay took a bit of thought, as I thought about going closer. K-Rod, Papelbon and Rivera are still available and there is always guys that win the job that you can grab later.
 
Considering where VMart and Martin went in the early 2nd, Mauer at the turn of 4/5 is a steal. He may out produce both of them if he can only stay healthy.
I also think that you need to take the best available pitcher. It would really hurt if in the 38 players between picks, half of them were a pitcher run.Speed is always available.You have Gomez, Freel, Ellsbury, Taveras, etc. in later rounds for SBs.Plus if you nab Mauer, he's good for 10-15 SBs.
Both excellent thoughts, and the way I really should go.Went Mauer/Halladay at the turn and was happy with it. Took away my homer feeling for Mike Young, as I really can't start filling up my MI/CI spots this early in the draft. Halladay took a bit of thought, as I thought about going closer. K-Rod, Papelbon and Rivera are still available and there is always guys that win the job that you can grab later.
A couple thoughts here...The whole thing about "cheap speed", your Dave Roberts' or Scott Podsednik's of the world, is that they hurt your other categories, and you're often sacrificing having a guy who can actually hit and pick up HR/RBI to get steals. Those 10-20 SB you pick up may very well be off-set by losses in other categories, but of course it depends on the make up of your team, how many roster spots, etc. The most important thing to remember is that roster spots are finite, and you cannot just "add" 30 SB by taking a cheap-o base-stealer.Second thought, I think Halladay was a bad pick. I think you're right to wait on closers a little longer, but there is at least 1 starter I'd take before Halladay without hesitation, maybe more, although I haven't looked closely yet. Dude's old.
 
Considering where VMart and Martin went in the early 2nd, Mauer at the turn of 4/5 is a steal. He may out produce both of them if he can only stay healthy.
I also think that you need to take the best available pitcher. It would really hurt if in the 38 players between picks, half of them were a pitcher run.Speed is always available.You have Gomez, Freel, Ellsbury, Taveras, etc. in later rounds for SBs.Plus if you nab Mauer, he's good for 10-15 SBs.
Both excellent thoughts, and the way I really should go.Went Mauer/Halladay at the turn and was happy with it. Took away my homer feeling for Mike Young, as I really can't start filling up my MI/CI spots this early in the draft. Halladay took a bit of thought, as I thought about going closer. K-Rod, Papelbon and Rivera are still available and there is always guys that win the job that you can grab later.
A couple thoughts here...The whole thing about "cheap speed", your Dave Roberts' or Scott Podsednik's of the world, is that they hurt your other categories, and you're often sacrificing having a guy who can actually hit and pick up HR/RBI to get steals. Those 10-20 SB you pick up may very well be off-set by losses in other categories, but of course it depends on the make up of your team, how many roster spots, etc. The most important thing to remember is that roster spots are finite, and you cannot just "add" 30 SB by taking a cheap-o base-stealer.Second thought, I think Halladay was a bad pick. I think you're right to wait on closers a little longer, but there is at least 1 starter I'd take before Halladay without hesitation, maybe more, although I haven't looked closely yet. Dude's old.
Yeah, I'm having second thoughts about Halladay as well. Did leave some younger arms on the table. Redemption is only 38 picks away. I have to come to grips that my OF is not going to be great on paper and not to reach just to fill the spot. Stick with the best talent available and think about the roster as a whole.If anyone notices names that are dropping or you think might be a good fit, let me know.
 
One pick until my two, and still with no OF, I'm thinking of going SP/SP here. The crop, while not dead, I think will look the same in two round. I'm not so sure about pitching. Going to wait on getting a closer till really late now as all the elite ones are gone, so I'm thinking of going high risk/high reward and take Fausto Carmona and Francisco Liriano.

Other ways I can go would be GMJ(no thanks) or Rowand in the OF , Howie Kendrick at 2B, or Wang, Burnett, D-Train or Penny at P.

Quick thoughts?

 
One pick until my two, and still with no OF, I'm thinking of going SP/SP here. The crop, while not dead, I think will look the same in two round. I'm not so sure about pitching. Going to wait on getting a closer till really late now as all the elite ones are gone, so I'm thinking of going high risk/high reward and take Fausto Carmona and Francisco Liriano.Other ways I can go would be GMJ(no thanks) or Rowand in the OF , Howie Kendrick at 2B, or Wang, Burnett, D-Train or Penny at P.Quick thoughts?
Kendrick has some supporters, but he only helps you in one category (avg.). We all know Rowands going to settle back into his .272/17/75/6 norms now that his belly is full.Wang has won 19 games two years in a row, and saw a nice K spike last year without sacrificing control. Dontrelle might garner some early season success, while the league gets used to that funky motion of his...he's also in a nice pitchers park. I don't think his upside is anywhere near Carmona, but he's going to get some wins with that offense behind him. Penny is only 29, makes 30 starts a year, and good for an era in the mid-low 3's. I'm a little concerned that his walks have been going in the wrong direction...but overall he looks reliable.I'd go with Wang and Penny, but I tend to go with more of a sure thing. The 'high-reward' type guys are Carmona and Dontrelle.Good luck
 
One pick until my two, and still with no OF, I'm thinking of going SP/SP here. The crop, while not dead, I think will look the same in two round. I'm not so sure about pitching. Going to wait on getting a closer till really late now as all the elite ones are gone, so I'm thinking of going high risk/high reward and take Fausto Carmona and Francisco Liriano.Other ways I can go would be GMJ(no thanks) or Rowand in the OF , Howie Kendrick at 2B, or Wang, Burnett, D-Train or Penny at P.Quick thoughts?
Kendrick has some supporters, but he only helps you in one category (avg.). We all know Rowands going to settle back into his .272/17/75/6 norms now that his belly is full.Wang has won 19 games two years in a row, and saw a nice K spike last year without sacrificing control. Dontrelle might garner some early season success, while the league gets used to that funky motion of his...he's also in a nice pitchers park. I don't think his upside is anywhere near Carmona, but he's going to get some wins with that offense behind him. Penny is only 29, makes 30 starts a year, and good for an era in the mid-low 3's. I'm a little concerned that his walks have been going in the wrong direction...but overall he looks reliable.I'd go with Wang and Penny, but I tend to go with more of a sure thing. The 'high-reward' type guys are Carmona and Dontrelle.Good luck
Thanks for the response. Good stuff.I already picked and went with Carmona and Liriano, and getting some heat for Liriano, so I'm thinking maybe Dontrelle or Wang would have been the way to go.As I get ready to pick next, I will try to get my thoughts on upcoming picks over here a bit sooner to give you and other time to respond.What I have left to get are 6 pitchers(3 relievers), 5 OF, 2B, CI, MI, 2nd C, and UT.I think I can take two turns without taking another pitcher (unless one I like just really slides), but really need to fill out the offense. If my top 2B (Hendrick) or C (Salty) are there, I will go that way, otherwise it's all about OF for the next 4 picks. The MI/CI/UT spots really don't bother me much as I will plug in best available late, but will keep my eyes open if someone slides there as well.Gamble on OF will need to be taken. Bonds??? Griffey?? Some of the younger guys with upside but not a for sure starting spot.
 
Draft is slowing a bit, but round eight has started, and with a little luck I'm picking tonight. Funny that with about 16 picks to go, the top five I left on my list/discussion are still there: Wang, Penny, D-Train, Hendrick and Salty. I would have no problem taking the top two from that list, but boy does it leave my OF bare. I can't help but think there will be value at that position later on as those who have 3 or 4 OFers feel good about that position and go and fish for what they need.

Still need to take the best available talent.

 
Draft is slowing a bit, but round eight has started, and with a little luck I'm picking tonight. Funny that with about 16 picks to go, the top five I left on my list/discussion are still there: Wang, Penny, D-Train, Hendrick and Salty. I would have no problem taking the top two from that list, but boy does it leave my OF bare. I can't help but think there will be value at that position later on as those who have 3 or 4 OFers feel good about that position and go and fish for what they need.Still need to take the best available talent.
With only 8 picks to go, only Salty has fallen off the list, and I'm kinda glad I'm not tempted to take him. He very easily could start the season in AAA.I can't say that I'm excited about my team so far, but I am very interested in it. A lot of times after the first 10-12 rounds I loose interest and just start taking Rangers. Instead I have a list of close to 450 players and have them as tiered somewhat.
 
Gamble on OF will need to be taken. Bonds??? Griffey?? Some of the younger guys with upside but not a for sure starting spot.
Bonds is toast. Griffey had his miracle year in 07. Don't even think about taking these guys unless it's the very last rounds and/or you have depth to play with.IMO, I'd rather take the next best thing (i.e. Bruce, A. Jones, Markasis) then take an aging shell and hope for a glimpse of their career year.
 
Dontrelle shouldn't even be in the same discussion with some of these guys. I would take Wang or Penny way ahead of him.

 
Dontrelle shouldn't even be in the same discussion with some of these guys. I would take Wang or Penny way ahead of him.
Good point.Draft is being held up as new server is installed. I am so itching to go Penny/Wang that I'm sure they will be the next two chosen.
 
One pick before my turn and OF and MI flying off the board.

Have Penny and Wang all locked and loaded, if one falls off, then its Jered Weaver or Kenji Johjima.

 
Got Wang and Penny. Makes for a nice starting five. Still need C, 2B and a ton of OF, but I like this team. I never have a decent pitching staff.

 
Mini-pitching run in the ninth, maybe it will last a while, that would help me out. The good news is I can go bats for the next six rounds or so, the bad news is I need a lot of bats. 2B and C don't bother me much. OF is so thin it's almost transparent. Will have a list of ideas in a while.

 
Updated though mid 10th round. Gotta go OF now, C and 2B will have options till the end, OF is bare and getting worse.

 
Updated though mid 10th round. Gotta go OF now, C and 2B will have options till the end, OF is bare and getting worse.
Went Ankiel and Baldelli for High Risk/Reward OFers. Had a dozen names typed in, but I want my team to be fun to keep up with.
 

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